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750 Lexington Avenue Welcomes 50,000 SF of New Leases

Published February 24, 2025

NEW YORK (Feb. 24, 2025) – Bradford Allen today announced the successful completion of 50,000 square feet of new leases at 750 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan’s prestigious Plaza District. Glenn Isaacson, the firm’s New York market leader, and Tony Builder, senior associate, represented building owner Cohen Brothers Realty in the transactions.

The new tenants include Makai Labs, Old Court Equities, Communify, Clearline Capital, VT Luxe, Naomi Road Capital Advisors, Cristaudo Holdings, Dana Rebecca Designs, Moroccanoil, Colonial Navigation, Temin and Company, Sephora and RKO Stage.

“These leases reinforce the ongoing appeal of 750 Lexington Avenue as a premier office destination,” said Isaacson. “The building’s prime location, strong ownership and high-quality space continue to attract a diverse range of tenants looking for a best-in-class workplace.”

Located in the heart of the Plaza District — one of Manhattan’s most sought-after business hubs — 750 Lexington Avenue offers tenants unparalleled access to major subway lines, abundant retail and restaurant offerings, and landmarks including Central Park. Given its central location in the heart of Manhattan, Plaza District is home to some of the city’s most prestigious office buildings, making it a prime destination for companies seeking a prominent address and exceptional workplace environment.

Bradford Allen collaborated closely with Marc Horowitz, director of leasing for Cohen Brothers Realty, to secure the deals. With Cohen Brothers Realty headquartered in the building since its construction, ownership remains deeply invested in maintaining 750 Lexington Avenue’s standing as a top-tier office address.

Following this leasing momentum, two full floors and several partial floors remain available, presenting an opportunity for companies looking to establish or expand their presence in a premier Midtown location. For more leasing information, go to bradfordallen.com.

About Bradford Allen:

Bradford Allen (BA) is a commercial real estate firm based in the heart of downtown Chicago. Founded in 2003 by Jeff Bernstein and Larry Elbaum as an office brokerage, the firm has grown into a vertically integrated commercial real estate company, offering a full array of services and expertise across multiple U.S. markets to entrepreneurial, corporate and not-for-profit clients, including strategy, marketing and transaction execution for occupiers, investors and owners. For more information, visit bradfordallen.com.

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For more information, please contact David Matthews at dmatthews@taylorjohnson.com or (312) 267-4523.

 

Bradford Allen Hospitality Acquires Two Hotel Properties on Long Island

Published December 20, 2023

Marriott Residence Inn, Hilton Garden Inn located on adjacent sites in Riverhead, N.Y., 20 miles west of the Hamptons

NEW YORK, NY — Bradford Allen Hospitality today announced it has acquired two adjacent hotel properties in Riverhead, N.Y., on Long Island — a 131-suite Residence Inn by Marriott located at 2012 Old Country Road and a 114-key Hilton Garden Inn at 2038 Old Country Road. The hotels are the closest eastbound Hilton- and Marriott-branded properties to the Hamptons, located approximately 20 miles away.

Built in 2017, Residence Inn Long Island East End is highly amenitized with a 24-hour fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpools, and expansive wedding and banquet facilities, far exceeding typical Residence Inn brand standards. The Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead, built in 2008, features a patio with whirlpool and fire pit, indoor pool and fitness center. The property is expected to undergo a transformative multimillion-dollar renovation over the next year.

The sale of the properties, by a local developer who was the original owner of both assets, was completed off-market. New Castle Hotels and Resorts will retain management of both hotels.

“While many firms have been sitting on the sidelines waiting to see what happens with interest rates, Bradford Allen is well capitalized and actively seeking out high-quality assets like these for our portfolio,” said Aghfar Arun, director, Bradford Allen Hospitality. “The Riverhead properties offered a unique opportunity with two adjacent core brands from the nation’s top two hoteliers, in a prime, high-density location, with an opportunity to add value through upgrades. As we continue to look at opportunities to expand our hospitality portfolio, we place a premium on similar types of assets that are institutional-quality hotels in experience-driven markets, catering to leisure and business travelers.”

Over the past 18 months, Bradford Allen Hospitality has acquired four hotels totaling nearly 550 keys, tripling its hotel portfolio. In addition to Long Island, the firm currently owns hotel assets in the Glendale Sports and Entertainment District in Glendale, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix; Rosemont, Ill., in the O’Hare submarket outside Chicago; and Iowa City, Iowa, near the University of Iowa campus.

Launched in 2022, Bradford Allen Hospitality is a specialized hotel ownership platform, investing opportunistically in premium hotel product. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chicago-based Bradford Allen, a vertically integrated real estate firm providing end-to-end real estate investment, transaction and management solutions for hospitality, multifamily, commercial office and mixed-use assets across the U.S.

About Bradford Allen:
Bradford Allen (BA) is a commercial real estate and investment services firm based in the heart of downtown Chicago. Founded in 2003 by principals Jeffrey Bernstein and Laurence Elbaum as an office brokerage, the firm has grown into a vertically integrated commercial real estate company offering a full array of services and expertise across multiple U.S. markets to entrepreneurial, corporate and not-for-profit clients, including strategy, marketing and transaction execution for occupiers, investors and owners. For more information, visit bradfordallen.com.

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Editors:
For more information, contact Jeremy Barewin, jbarewin@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4533.

 

Industry Leader Gordon Ogden Named Exec Managing Director

Published December 12, 2023

Office market veteran will oversee firm’s New York-based tenant representation practice

NEW YORK CITY, NY — Jeffrey Bernstein and Laurence Elbaum, principals and co-founders of Bradford Allen, a national full-service real estate firm, today announced industry veteran Gordon Ogden has joined the brokerage as executive managing director. In this role, Ogden will lead Bradford Allen’s tenant representation practice in New York.

“Gordon has a proven track record of success across New York’s office sector, where he has negotiated hundreds of deals for top-tier local, national and international companies and corporations that call the city home,” said Elbaum. “Having had the privilege of working alongside him in the 1990s at the Edward S. Gordon Company, I know Gordon to be one of the finest in the business, and I am excited for him to expand our firm’s tenant representation practice across the New York metro region.”

In Manhattan, Ogden has transacted on behalf of firms such as The New York Times, Gannett, Nike and Publicis. His clientele extends to prominent law firms, including WilmerHale and Dewey & LeBoeuf, as well as financial institutions like Warburg Pincus LLC. Additionally, Ogden represented national food hall retailer Urban Space in both office and retail transactions. He has also facilitated major transactions globally, including deals in Tokyo, Sao Paolo, Paris and London.

For more than 26 years, Ogden led Byrnam Wood LLC, the firm he co-founded alongside Joseph Thanhauser in 1997. He previously served as a managing director in the tenant representation division at the Edward S. Gordon Company (ESG) from 1992–1995 and at CBRE from 1995–1997.

Ogden’s philanthropic work has included service on the boards of the Collegiate School, the Boys’ Club of New York and Job Path. He has also chaired the annual fund at Marymount School and served as a member of Episcopal High School’s development committee.

He holds a B.A. in political science from Washington and Lee University and is a member of the Counselors of Real Estate and the Real Estate Board of New York, where he was the recipient of the prestigious Robert T. Lawrence Memorial Award.

Bradford Allen maintains a full-service brokerage platform in both New York and Chicago, where the company is headquartered.

About Bradford Allen:
Bradford Allen (BA) is a commercial real estate firm based in the heart of downtown Chicago. Founded in 2003 by principals Jeffrey Bernstein and Laurence Elbaum as an office brokerage, the firm has grown into a vertically integrated commercial real estate company, offering a full array of services and expertise across multiple U.S. markets to entrepreneurial, corporate and not-for-profit clients, including strategy, marketing and transaction execution for occupiers, investors and owners. For more information, visit bradfordallen.com.

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Editors:
For more information, contact Jeremy Barewin, jbarewin@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4533.

 

Bradford Allen Investment Advisors Acquires Office Portfolio in Greenwich, Conn.

Published November 7, 2022

New York, NY — November 7, 2022 — Bradford Allen Investment Advisors (BAIA), a subsidiary of Bradford Allen, has announced the acquisition of a two-building, Class A office portfolio located in Greenwich, Conn. The portfolio comprises 1 Lafayette Place and 1 E. Putnam Avenue—both 100% leased—and was sold through a joint venture between Global Gate Capital and Lincoln Property Company. Steve Bardsley, Jeffrey Dunne, and Travis Langer of CBRE represented the sellers.

Situated near Greenwich Avenue in the Central Business District, the 90,268-square-foot, two-building complex includes high-profile, institutional tenants such as Wells Fargo and BlackRock.

“Greenwich is already one of the strongest CBD markets in the country and still holds immense potential. These buildings are examples of the market’s attractive conditions and high demand, and the acquisition reflects our strong belief in the ability of physical office space to remain the central pillar to transacting business,” said Jason Gold, executive managing director at Bradford Allen.

The transaction marks the Chicago-based real estate firm’s first New York-area acquisition in a move that further underscores its commitment to the local market. Bradford Allen opened its first dedicated New York office in 2021, tapping veteran broker Glenn Isaacson to oversee operations. The firm’s New York office is located at 777 Third Avenue in Manhattan.

About Bradford Allen
Bradford Allen (BA) is a national commercial real estate firm based in the heart of downtown Chicago. Founded in 2003 by principals Jeffrey Bernstein and Laurence Elbaum as an office brokerage, the firm has grown into a vertically integrated commercial real estate company, offering a full array of services and expertise across multiple U.S. markets to entrepreneurial, corporate and not-for-profit clients, including strategy, marketing and transaction execution for occupiers, investors and owners. For more information, visit bradfordallen.com.

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Editors:
For more information, contact Jeremy Barewin at jbarewin@taylorjohnson.com or (312) 267-4533.

 

Bradford Allen represents Avenir in 10,000-square-foot headquarters relocation

Published April 7, 2022

NEW YORK, NY — Glenn Isaacson, President at Bradford Allen’s New York office, is pleased to announce the firm has assisted Avenir Growth Capital in a headquarters relocation to 817 Broadway in Greenwich Village. Isaacson was assisted in representing the tenant by associate Anthony Builder, while landlords Tactonic Partners, Nuveen Real Estate, and Squire Investments were represented by David Faulk, Jason Greenstein, Daniel Levine, and Jordyn Comras of Newmark.

Avenir will relocate from their seventh-floor space at 135 Fifth Avenue to the twelfth floor of 817 Broadway in a new five-year lease. The New York-based equity firm was founded in 2017 to focus on building a portfolio of high-growth, category-defining companies. The firm currently has over $2 billion in assets under management.